Guidelines for Operation of the American Antitrust Institute

Adopted by the Board of Directors, 1/30/03

1. Participation in Proceedings. AAI may participate in court and administrative proceedings, including matters pending before federal, state, or international authorities.

2. Limitation on Lobbying. As a 501(c)(3) entity, AAI shall spend no more than minimal time lobbying before Congress or antitrust authorities.

3. Limitation on Joint Activities. The AAI will generally act independently of other nonprofits and private companies. This will not preclude co-sponsorship of specific events such as symposia, workshops, etc., or participating in programs, rallies, etc.

4. Contributions and Disclosures.

a. AAI will accept contributions to its general treasury and will maintain a list, available to anyone on request, of all contributors who have given $1,000 or more, cumulatively, since formation of the AAI. This is in addition to disclosures of Form 990 that may be required by law. This policy will be made known in advance, wherever possible, to contributors.

b. AAI will not disclose amounts of funds received from its contributors, except as required by law.

c. AAI will not accept earmarked funds from private sources for specific positions, research or statements. The AAI shall not function as a law firm or consulting firm.

5. Government Meetings. When the AAI meets with government officials, we will attempt to establish ground rules for later discussion of the meeting with the press and others, and will abide by any agreement made as to confidentiality, in accordance with law.

GUIDELINES FOR AAI WHITE PAPERS

Comprehensive guidelines for AAI White Papers can be found here.